This panda is a huggable squidgy knitted toy. This is a basic knitting pattern, ideal if you are new to making toys.

THE PATTERN INCLUDES: Row numbers for each step so you don’t lose your place, instructions for making the panda, photos, a list of abbreviations and explanation of some techniques, a materials list and recommended yarns. The pattern is 3 pages and written in English.

TECHNIQUES: All pieces are knitted flat on a pair of straight knitting needles. You will need to cast on and off, knit, purl, work simple increases and decreases, knit stripes (change colours at the ends of a row) and sew seams.

YARN, NEEDLES AND NOTIONS INCLUDE:

A pair of straight 3.5mm knitting needles (US 4)

DK yarn (double knitting or light worsted weight) in black and white; less than 50g in each colour